A collection of versatile best practices for promoting literacy development by utilizing local community connections in school and public libraries.
Modern libraries are recreating themselves as idea centers for today's Internet-savvy, digitally driven clientele. This book provides a fresh approach to learning as well as guidelines for creating dynamic and relevant library programs for children, teens, and families. Organized thematically, each chapter includes relevant topical research and three to eight community-focused approaches. Programs range from small, single-library initiatives in rural communities to multi-site, cross-border initiatives. This essential reference includes collaborative and locally inspired programs, many of which can be scaled to the budget of any library, school, or community organization.
By:
Beth Christina Maddigan,
Susan C. Bloos
Imprint: Libraries Unlimited Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 279mm,
Width: 216mm,
Spine: 15mm
Weight: 595g
ISBN: 9781610692632
ISBN 10: 1610692632
Pages: 230
Publication Date: 20 November 2013
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Acknowledgements Introduction Rationale and Methodology About This Book Chapter 1: Getting Started The People in Your Neighbourhood Partnering and Collaborating for Success Community Mapping Community Programming Model Program Budgets Evaluation and Feedback Moving Forward: Youth, Communities, and Literacy Chapter 2: Programs That Build Community Community Quest—Red Deer Public Library StoryWalk®—Annapolis Valley Regional Library Let Us Surprise You Community Contest—Innisfil Public Library Newcomers Bus Tours—Brampton Library Geocaching: Treasure Hunting in Your Neighbourhood—Anythink Libraries Chapter 3: Programs to Explore Your Roots F.E.A.S.T. (Families Eating and Storytelling Together)—Tales & Trails Storytelling Doorways—St. Thomas Public Library Day in the Life of a Pioneer Student—Wellington County Library Reminisce and Record Your Family History—Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie Community Literacy Committee Chapter 4: Programs for Reaching Out to Everyone Early Literacy for Teen Mothers—Multnomah County Library Storybook Dads—Toronto Public Library Digital Literacy and Storytelling—Memorial University of Newfoundland Computer Buddies—Hanover Public Library Bikemobile—Greater Victoria Public Library Chapter 5: Programs to Connect Globally Postcards from Around the World—Caledon Public Library Diwali Festival—Surrey Libraries Embracing Diversity: Sharing Our Songs and Rhymes—Burnaby Public Library Let's Dream Together—George Baritiu County Library Brasov Chapter 6: Programs That Foster Reading and Writing Battle of the Book Clubs—Kitchener Public Library Grade Five Challenge—High Prairie Municipal Library Reading Link Challenge—Fraser Valley Regional Library Seepe Walters Short Story Contest—Innisfil Public Library St. John's Libraries Annual Ghost Story Writing Contest—Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries Write On! Contest—East Gwillimbury Public Library Poem-a-Day Contest—Cambridge Libraries Chapter 7: Programs That Encourage Personal Growth Book Smart Water Smart—Kitchener Public Library Reading Babysitters—Vancouver Island Regional Library Teen Pampering—High Prairie Municipal Library Engaging Huron's Youth in Art and Culture—Huron County Library Choose Civility—Howard County Library System Chapter 8: Programs That Spark Creativity We Dare You! Teen Summer Challenge—Saskatoon Public Library Elf Workshop—Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library Music Rocks Literacy—Brock Township Public Library Bunch-a-Munsch Drama Club—Clemens Mill Library, Cambridge Libraries TAG Creative Stream—Milton Public Library Chapter 9: Programs That Develop Family Literacy Grand Pair of Readers—Fundy Library Region, New Brunswick Public Library Service Family Activity Card—Greater Victoria Public Library Storytime Anytime—Calgary Public Library Countdown to Kindergarten—Gail Borden Public Library District Where in the Library Is…?—A. C. Hunter Children's Library Let's Read: A Family Literacy Initiative of Waterloo Region—Waterloo Public Library Further Reading and Resources Consulted Index
Beth Maddigan, MLIS, is education librarian at Memorial University Libraries of Newfoundland, Canada. Susan Bloos, MLIS, is manager of the Forest Heights Community Library in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
Reviews for Community Library Programs That Work: Building Youth and Family Literacy
This practical guide will be a useful addition to any public library looking to add innovative programming into their library that will appeal to a wide range of users and will focus on the values and identity of their community. - ARBA A practical compendium of programs developed by libraries and other community organizations, Community Library Programs That Work takes a very broad view of youth and family literacy by focusing on programs that build community rather than directly focusing on reading or writing skills... Community Library Programs That Work takes an important step forward in its broad definition of literacy and in its insistence that libraries and other community institutions need to make community connection and engagement as their mission and build partnerships to achieve it. [T]his book is sure to inspire librarians and others to explore new ideas and expand their horizons. - CM Magazine There is no question that this book addresses the influence of online information and digital aids, but it goes beyond these tools and looks at techniques to help library relevancy when it comes to literacy. It encompasses the entire family in its quest to find how to best do this, a first step that is imperative to most literacy programs. Both budget and marketing issues are addressed and defined; collaboration between types of libraries/communities is explored. Recommended. - Teacher Librarian Public libraries of all sizes and resources will find ideas traditional and digital in this browseable resource. - School Library Journal
